Neurotransmitters are the brain chemicals which help the transmission of signals from one neuron to the next. They work with the receptors in the brain to influence and regulate processes throughout the body like mental performance, emotions, pain response, and energy levels. Neurotransmitters work primarily...

What is testosterone?
Testosterone is considered the key male sex hormone regulating fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution and red blood cell production. Testosterone is associated with sex drive and plays a role in sperm production. Levels of testosterone tend to drop with age. The brain...

PCOS Causes
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is an endocrine and metabolic condition that creates a hormonal imbalance. PCOS is the most common form of hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age, affecting from 5-15% of women. While some people develop cysts on their ovaries as...

What is menopause?
Menopause is a stage in a women’s life when her period stops. It is a naturally occurring process, traditionally occurs in the late ’40s to early ’50s, marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years. Menopause happens when the ovaries stop producing the...

What is progesterone?
Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced in both males and females. In females, progesterone is known as the pregnancy hormone and produced by the ovaries after ovulation. Progesterone’s role is to prepare the uterus to accept and maintain a fertilized egg. In...

Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after a year of trying or are unable to stay pregnant. Around 10% of women in the US have difficulty getting or staying pregnant. Women and men both can have issues that cause infertility. Infertility takes...

From puberty on, hormones take control of the body and impact daily life in many ways. Two hormones that are very important to the female body are estrogen and progesterone. While considered female hormones, estrogen and progesterone are present in both males and females.
What do...

Adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. They produce hormones which regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress response. There are two parts, the cortex, and the medulla, which each produce different hormones. The adrenal cortex is responsible...

Adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. They produce hormones which regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress response. There are two parts, the cortex, and the medulla, which each produce different hormones. The adrenal cortex is responsible...

As one of the most common medical complaints, headaches are something that everyone experiences at some point. A headache may be a sign of stress or emotional distress or it can be the result of conditions like migraines, high blood pressure, anxiety or depression.
What are...